Why does the narration shift to Rahim Khan in Chapter Sixteen?

• A. It is told by Amir.
• B. It is told by Rahim Khan, recounting Hassan's backstory.
• C. It is told by Hassan.
• D. It is told by Baba.

Answer: (B)

A shift to Rahim Khan is used to introduce essential backstory from someone who has firsthand knowledge of Hassan, Baba, and the family’s past. Rahim Khan can speak about Hassan’s true origins, his loyalty, and the hidden truths Baba kept, information Amir doesn’t have access to in his own memories. By letting Rahim Khan tell this history, the narrative fills in crucial gaps and shows how past choices and loyalties shape Amir’s guilt and potential for redemption. This perspective also heightens the emotional impact by revealing secrets that only a trusted confidant of Baba and Hassan could convey, making the past feel immediate and consequential.